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Apollo Winterberry

Ilex serrata x verticillata 'Apollo'

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ZONES  3-8 | Good to grow! Zone
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• The tall, upright structure of Apollo Winterberry adds privacy and form to the landscape.
• Spring blooms support pollination and attract beneficial wildlife.
• Pairs with female winterberries like 'Winter Red' to ensure pollination and fruiting.
• Low maintenance and tolerates occasional drought.

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Description

Apollo Winterberry is a male winterberry cultivar valued for its strong vertical habit and essential role in supporting berry production in female plants. With a mature height of 10–12 feet and spread of 6–8 feet, it provides dense structure perfect for hedges, privacy screens, or seasonal foundations.
Best planted alongside female varieties such as ‘Winter Red' and 'Sparkleberry.' Apollo ensures reliable pollination for abundant berry set. It prefers moist to wet soil and performs well in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of periodic drought once established, it’s a dependable, low-maintenance addition to the perennial landscape that supports birds and beneficial insects.

Planting & Care

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Key Features

Advantages

  • Attracts Birds
  • Attracts Beneficial Insects
  • Mass Plantings
  • Privacy
  • Low Maintenance

Tolerates

  • Occasional Drought

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun
  • Half Sun / Half Shade

Bloom Time

Spring

Additional information

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Soil Moisture

  • Moist / Wet

Soil Type

  • Loamy Soil
  • Acidic Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil

Mature Height

10-12 ft tall

Mature Spread

6-8 ft wide

Planting Depth

The base of the stem(s) should be just at the soil surface after watering in

Growing Zones

  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8

Additional Information

Ideal for pollinating female cultivars like 'Sparkleberry' and 'Winter Red.'

Poisonous or Toxic to Animals

Toxic to dogs, cats and horses

Non-GMO

No
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